For Kabiyesi Olufemi Ogunleye,Towulade of Akinale, journalist turns lawyer and conflict resolution expert rolled into one,there is a story behind his several strides. From the newsroom to the throne and the Bar.
He recaptured here his nostalgic feelings about the trajectory of life and those who are part of the History.
Hear him:
Penultimate Friday, I was reeling in joy hosting His Royal Mahesty, Oba Prof Adeyemi Obalanlege in my Palace at Akinale where we reminisced on our Reportorial experiences in the fledgling rural Newspaper, the Village News in the 80s. This Wednesday, the Lord also manifested his grace by making me to discover another compatriot on the same beat.
Dr. Lanre Akinola, today the Head of Masscomm Department of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye was one of the boys (as they then were). Dr. Kola Adesina, Head of Department Mass Communication, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Dr. Goke Kareem, Rector, DS Adegbenro Polytechnic, Itori, Dr. Sina Aina, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Olatunde Abatan, CEO, the New Dawn Online Media, Dr. Femi Malaolu Owner and CEO Rockcity FM, Femi Dokunmu, erstwhile General Manager PR Ogun-Osun River Basin, Femi Aina, a UK based lawyer and a host of others, were the energetic and devoted editorial crew of the Village News, owned by yours sincerely with Oyero Olurin as the Administrave Manager for more than a decade in the last millennium.
Who are we not to continue to thank God for his mercies making us still relevant today.
